Cedar Rapids Today

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa's 2nd District has announced her support as an original co-sponsor for the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. This bipartisan bill aims to establish nationwide reciprocity for concealed carry license holders and residents from Constitutional Carry states.

Hinson stated, "The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in our nation's Constitution; this legislation is a no brainer. I am proud to support the Trump-backed Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act to ensure that law-abiding gun owners can protect themselves across state lines. I will always fight to protect Iowans’ 2nd Amendment rights, and this commonsense legislation guarantees just that."

The proposed legislation, known as H.R. 38, would allow individuals with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to carry a handgun in any other state. It also extends this right to residents of Constitutional Carry states when traveling across state borders.

Major pro-Second Amendment organizations such as the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), Gun Owners of America (GOA), the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) have expressed their support for the bill.

For those interested in further details, the full text of the bill is available online.